Barry Callebaut appoints Patrick G. De Maeseneire as new CEO as of June 1, 2002

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Separation of strategic and operational management in the
interests of corporate governance

Zurich/Switzerland, February 5, 2002 – The Board of Directors
of Barry Callebaut AG, the world’s leading manufacturer of cocoa
and chocolate products, has appointed Patrick G. De Maeseneire
(born 1957) as its new CEO and thus successor to the current CEO
Andreas Schmid effective as of June 1, 2002 at the latest. As
announced earlier, Barry Callebaut is separating the functions and
responsibilities of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) in the interests of corporate governance.

Patrick G. De Maeseneire has held executive positions at Adecco
S.A. since 1998, initially as General Manager for the Benelux
countries, where he tripled revenues within three years, and then,
since 2001, as President of Professional Staffing & Managed
Services Adecco Worldwide in New York. He has a degree in
engineering and later completed various marketing and management
courses.

Patrick G. De Maeseneire represents a valuable addition to the
existing Senior Management Team on account of his management
activities at international companies as well as his experience in
the field of marketing, sales and IT. Andreas Schmid, Barry
Callebaut’s Chairman, said: “Patrick De Maeseneire brings
valuable experience in consumer-related fields, proven sales and
marketing skills and a strong personality, which will enhance the
Senior Management Team’s existing strengths in the food business,
production and sourcing.”

Patrick G. De Maeseneire is a Belgian national, married and the
father of two children. His office will be located at the
headquarters of Barry Callebaut AG in Zurich, Switzerland.